CompuServe introduced forums and message boards in 1979.
The Internet came in the 1990's, and Yahoo and Amazon took form.
In the 2000's Classmates and LinkedIn both launched, serving as more clean-cut approaches to networking.
In 2003 MySpace launched, and young adults through the inclusion of music, movie, and video capabilities.
Facebook came in 2004, and became available to the public in 2006 after being exclusive to Harvard students.
It's currently the most popular social networking service and its ease of use, accessible features, and memorable name all lend to its success.
Twitter launched in 2008, and is offering a stripped down version of Facebook's status update feature.\
5 Reasons For The Popularity Of Social Networking
Instant Gratification -- Being able to send someone a message or comment instantly has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
Reaches A Wide Demographic -- Many social networking websites are built with a specific audience in mind, which allows them to spread their influence.
//Easy To Use// -- Builders design the sites to be easy to use to attract anyone and everyone.
Universally Accessible -- It's possible to access the Internet from almost anywhere with WiFi, increasing the visitor count the websites receive.
Easy Sharing Of Information -- Many websites, such Facebook, allow you to upload pictures and video onto a server. This allows for others to view and use content easily.
The Future
Job recruiters rely on social networking sites to look up potential people-for-hire.
Networking sites may become the cheapest way to keep in touch in the near future.
BBC's iPlayer, as an on-demand online TV service, may skew the social market toward embracing all forms of media.
The big 3 networking sites (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter) have sparked changes by embracing cross-website media.
The rise of networking may lead to people connecting more over the Internet than in reality.
Anunt Singh
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History
5 Reasons For The Popularity Of Social Networking
The Future
Video - Social Media Revolution